Troy BattleRail Alpha (or Alpha BattleRail) Mil-Std-1913 “Picatinny” lightweigt modular rail system/forend rail tube/tactical handguard would appear to be a viable choice for this purpose. Lately, DR has more experience with Daniel Defense (DD) and Samson Manufacturing (Mfg.) rail systems, which are excellent, but we’ve been thinking of giving the new Troy BattleRail a try, as well.

The Troy BattleRail Alpha would appear to represent an evolutionary improvement on the Troy TRX Extreme BattleRail (“TRX” stands for “Troy Receiver Extension”). The Troy Alpha Rail “utilizes a new low-profile locking mechanism, which offers unparalleled strength and stability”, according to the company’s website. Included in the Alpha BattleRail offerings are two versions (11″ and 13″) with with an integral spring-loaded flip-up front BattleSight BUIS (Back-Up Iron Sight), which is pictured in the accompanying images.

DefenseReview captured the following information off of the Troy BattleRail Alpha (with integral BattleSight) page on the Troy Industries website, but the page itself is not currently loading proplerly:

“The genesis of modular free float rails has arrived. Building off of the TRX™ Extreme design that revolutionized rail based handguards; the Alpha Rail™ utilizes a new low-profile locking mechanism, which offers unparalleled strength and stability. With built-in legendary Troy™ spring loaded front Battlesight, unlimited mounting options, and greater heat dispersion the Alpha Rail™ once again sets a new industry standard in modular free float rail design.

Made in the U.S.A. *Lifetime limited warranty, see www.troyind.com for details.

NOTE: 11″ Alpha Rails with built in sights are not compatible with mid length or intermediate length gas systems, 13″ Alpha Rails with built in sights are not compatible with Rifle length or Intermediate length gas systems.

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